833 West Quartz

Historical marker location:

933 West Quartz Street, Butte, Montana

( Marker is on West Quartz Street near North Excelsior Avenue, on the right when traveling west.)

Butte National Historic Landmark District.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through Montana in 1805-1806, on their journey to explore the western portion of the United States. They traveled up the Missouri River and crossed the Rocky Mountains, encountering many Native American tribes and documenting the flora and fauna of the region.